Ambitious RN eager to learn and grow while becoming a skilled, safe, and caring nurse. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability to complete assigned tasks. Dedicated employee with over 25 years of experience in treating patients in the clinical and emergency setting. Looking for a challenging, long-term new position in the nursing field.
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Diabetes management
IV drug therapy management
Intake and discharge
Critical thinking
Supervision
Working collaboratively
Team building
Experience
Lead Nurse - Methadone Dispensing Nurse, 11/2016 to Current Tranquility Place – City, STATE,
Oversaw Methadone administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
Built and maintained excellent rapport with patients.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Conducted patient assessments and assessed patients continuously from admission to discharge.
Coordinated tasks and supervised 2 nurses.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Firefighter/Engineer/Fire Apparatus Engineer, 05/2000 to 05/2020 Salt Lake City Fire Department – City, STATE,
Followed safety practices to protect all team members.
Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Cleaned and serviced fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance to contribute to rapid response capability.
Administered emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
Participated in fire and life safety inspections of commercial and residential properties and checked operating condition of hydrants.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers.
Answered emergency situations quickly and assessed conditions to contain fires, assist victims and prevent escalation.
Methadone Dispensing Nurse, 02/1997 to 11/2016 Project Reality – City, STATE,
Administered Methadone and reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Education and Training
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/2021 Weber State University - Ogden, UT, GPA:
Ranked in Top 1% of class
3.99 GPA
Honor Roll Fall Semester 2020
Honor Roll Spring Semester 2021
Associate of Science: General Studies, Expected in 05/1996 Weber State University - Ogden, UT GPA:
Honor Roll Fall and Spring Semester 1995-1996
3.99 GPA
Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Utah Under Interstate Compact. License #314779-3102. Issued June 10, 2021. Expires January 31, 2023.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification June 2020 - June 2022.
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